Distributive Property

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What is the Distributive Property?

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The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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Distribute: 3(x + 4)

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3x + 12

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Distribute: 5(2y - 3)

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10y - 15

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Fill in the blank: 6(2 + __) = 36

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6

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Which is equivalent to 4(m + 5)?

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4m + 20

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Distribute: 7(a - 2)

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7a - 14

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What does it mean to 'distribute' in mathematics?

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To distribute means to multiply each term inside the parentheses by the term outside the parentheses.

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Distribute: 8(3x + 1)

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24x + 8

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Which is equivalent to 9(b + 2)?

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9b + 18

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Distribute: 2(5 - x)

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10 - 2x